Iannis Xenakis’ Oresteia at the Guggenheim

Among the remarkable composers of the 20th century, Iannis Xenakis reimagined Aeschylus’ epic tragedy Oresteia through the lens of Japanese Noh theater. Excerpts will be performed at Works in Process at the Guggenheim Museum. George Steel will discuss the production with director/choreographer Luca Veggetti, Francoise Xenakis, and collaborator Sharon Kanach.

Guggenheim Museum: Works and Process presents Oresteia by Iannis Xenakis: excerpts and discussion with George Steel, Luca Veggetti, Sharon Kanach, and Francoise Xenakis Monday, September 8, 7:30pm 1071 5^th Avenue at 89^th Street

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